Derek Beres

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.

From illegal stimulants to formaldehyde, toxins are freely sold in supermarkets everywhere. Where is the FDA?
Boredom has benefits. New research finds that device-free solitude deactivates high arousal emotions while reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
In a new meta-analysis of ten studies, probiotics are proving useful in decreasing symptoms of anxiety. 
In this new study, mindfulness-based intervention in schools did not move the needle on teen anxiety, depression, or body image problems.
We know that body language reveals a lot. But language is an even bigger tell if you know what to look for. 
Music is our oldest and most cherished ritual. How we treat it is reflective of who we are. 
In The Hacking of the American Mind, Robert Lustig holds up a much needed mirror to our consumption habits.